TRAI Initiates Dialogue on Network Authorisations under Telecom Act 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper regarding terms and conditions for network authorisations under the Telecom Act, 2023. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the merger of certain authorisations, satellite communication networks, in-building solutions, and other telecom infrastructures by November 2024.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has initiated a comprehensive consultation process on network authorisations under the Telecom Act, 2023. This move aims to gather insights from stakeholders on the potential restructuring of the telecommunications authorization landscape.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has requested TRAI to provide recommendations on authorisation terms, including fees for establishing and operating telecommunication networks. Notably, considerations for satellite communication networks and in-building solutions are central to this discourse.

Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their responses to the pressing regulatory questions raised in TRAI's 79-page document by November 2024. Key areas for input include eligibility conditions, operational scopes, and requisite technological norms essential for maintaining cutting-edge infrastructure within the telecommunications sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)